Movies like Barry Lyndon

Barry Lyndon tells of an adventurer's rise in the 18th century through slow, painterly images. The list below looks for historical stories with duels, military life and social climbing, as well as films with a similarly calm, carefully crafted tone.

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Movies like Barry Lyndon

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The Duellists1977 · 100 minNapoleonic era, duels and an early, elegantly photographed period film.Streaming: Paramount Plus

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World2003 · 138 minRichly detailed era, military life and a calm, unhurried tone.Streaming: Disney Plus

Paths of Glory1957 · 88 minAlso Kubrick, cool, strictly composed and military.Streaming: HBO Max

The Man in the Iron Mask1998 · 132 minCourtly splendour, swords and intrigue in historic France.Rent or buy only

H.M.S. Defiant1962 · 101 minBritish navy in the age of sail, harsh military life.Rent or buy only

The Prince and the Pauper1977 · 113 minEnglish history, class differences and lavish costumes.Rent or buy only

The Name of the Rose1986 · 130 minDense historical world, dark and beautiful images, slow pull.Streaming: Magenta TV+, HBO Max

Les Misérables2012 · 158 minRise and fall in the 19th century, large-scale historical drama.Rent or buy only

Owning Mahowny2003 · 104 minCool study of a gambler losing himself in debt.Not streaming right now

The Homesman2014 · 122 minBleak period drama, told quietly and without sugarcoating.Streaming: Joyn Plus, ArthouseCNMA

The Draughtsman's Contract1982 · 108 minStrictly composed 17th century costume drama with cool detachment.Not streaming right now

Amadeus1984 · 160 minOpulent 18th century drama about court, rank and ambition.Rent or buy only

The Favourite2018 · 120 minCourt scheming in 18th century England, dry and stylish.Streaming: Disney Plus

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